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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.91, 424.43 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.91, 424.43 and 97.81 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.91 : 424.43 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.91/424.43 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.91x = 424.43 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.91x = 41,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513.16/282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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